John Wesley Pruitt Jr., 41, was shot during a robbery at the Family Fare BP on Guess Road in Durham, North Carolina, on February 14, 2017. Pruitt had worked at the store for over 10 years and was fatally wounded in the attempted robbery; he later died from his injuries. The shooting shocked the community and prompted an arrest of a 16-year-old suspect, who was charged with Pruitt’s murder.

Pruitt’s long service at the store is noted in reports, and the killing drew attention to rising concerns about violent crime in the area.

If anyone was in that area that evening or knew John Pruitt, the family and investigators would welcome any information.